In ancient China, it was said that one had to be predestined to learn Taoist longevity techniques. This September, Taoist author and teacher Deng Ming-Dao will travel to Sedona to give a weekend presentation. This is an ideal chance to learn three rare qigong forms and understand the profundity of Taoist philosophy.

The Standing Eight Pieces of Brocade will provide a simple yet complete form of stretching and channeling of energy. The Six Healing Sounds use movement, breath, and chanting to improve the health of major organs. The Seated Eight Pieces of Brocade contain the easiest core methods of Taoist internal alchemy. In our discussions, we will be focusing on the heart. In Chinese, that word combines heart, mind, and soul. Understanding that helps us unify our sense of self and eliminates all divisions. We are people of feeling, intelligence, and spirituality, and we dedicate ourselves to the life of the soul.

Ming-Dao will be joined by noted qigong and calligraphy teacher, Weng Liang Huang, who teaches in her own Ruyi Studio in Taos, NM. She will help explain the secret messages of Chinese ideographs related to these Taoist heart practices.

Everyone of any age is invited to learn how to unite body, mind, and spirit; to maintain health; and to learn the Taoist ideals of a long life

Taochan Lishi Bajiquan Retreat

​ The theme for our Fall 2018 retreat will be the Baji Walk. We’ll focus on improving our walk and stances as a part of the all-important bufa (stepping methods; 步 法. We will study the secrets of the Eternal Knot both as a sophisticated martial strategy and as a special spiritual practice. Angel Valley is the site of several wheels and labyrinths that will help us understand the universal spirituality of meditative walking.

Bajiquan will improve with continued study, review, and renewal of our unique Baji Scholar Warrior community. Come join us and continue the Tao of our Eternal Knot!